ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU Students

Application Deadline: MARCH 15, 2019 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time Zone

ETS in now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU students. The scholarship completion, in recognition of ETS’s long-standing collaboration with HBCUs, recognizes students who have established a record of outstanding academic performance in college, both overall and in their major field of study; who exhibit an interest in leadership in their chosen field; and who have a financial need. The ETS Presidential Scholarship for HBCU students is a merit-based, full-tuition scholarship. Sophomore or Junior students from All Majors can apply. International students can apply as well.

To be eligible for this award, you must:

attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)

hold sophomore or junior standing (based on credit hours completed) at the time of application

be enrolled as a full-time student progressing toward their first undergraduate degree

have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 (on a 4 point scale)

demonstrate financial need - accurate and honest completion of the information requested on the "Financial Aid Information" tab will be critical for this assessment

obtain a letter of recommendation from the President

be able to obtain a secondary and supplemental recommendation from the faculty member, department head, or dean most familiar with your academic work

In 500 word minimum personal statement, please discuss how your educational path will help you meet you career goals. ***NOTE: Please type the essay in WORD document FIRST, then copy and paste into the application!***

If transcript is required: Contact Ms. Haywood in the Office of Student Financial Aid at dhaywood@allenuniversity.edu or (803) 376-5930 to upload current transcript.

Classification: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior & Master’s Student

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Scholarship

Scholarship Purpose

The scholarship has been established by the Beta Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. to recognize and support outstanding high school students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree as well as current enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. The program provides $500.00 scholarships to students to help assist with college expenses.

Note: If selected, funds will be released to the student no later than August 30th once all requirements have been fulfilled.

Applicant Eligibility Criteria

Current high school seniors who are anticipating completion of a high school diploma at the time of application.

Must have proof of acceptance at an accredited U.S. undergraduate/graduate program.

Must have proof of full-time enrollment (i.e. class schedule or letter from college registration office) at an accredited U.S. undergraduate/graduate program.

Currently enrolled as a full time undergraduate/graduate student at the time of application.

Carrying a minimum 2.5 GPA at the time of application (High School Student).

Carrying a minimum 3.0 GPA at the time of application (College undergraduate/graduate).

Applicant Requirements

Eligible students must submit a complete application and attach all of the required documentation or the application will not be reviewed.

(Contact Ms. Deslyn Haywood in the Office of Student Financial Aid at dhaywood@allenuniversity.edu or (803) 376-5930 for transcript. Completion of essay is required upon request of transcript. All transcript request must be made by Tuesday, April 30th).

A list of extra-curricular activities

Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. The letters of recommendation may come from a teacher, guidance counselor, college advisor, employer, mentor associated with the applicant’s work or volunteer experience. Recommendations should verify community service.Letters from relatives will not be accepted.

High school student: Submit 1-3-page essay on one of the following topic:

Why is community Service important to me?

How would you build an effective service learning program in your local community?